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Tune in weekly to the PWV Business Mastermind, where we gather some of the brightest entrepreneurial minds in our state to discuss a common theme and to encourage small business owners in West Virginia. Hosted by long-time media professional and President of InnerAction Media, Jim Matuga.

  1. 2022-05-27

    Recruitment Challenges

    Finding the right candidates for your business can be challenging and retaining them can be even more challenging. This week we are talking to a few people that know a thing or two about recruitment. Join us as we speak with Laura Seybold, Founder & President of Shine Consulting LLC, Patty Showers Ryan, President of Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc., Chuck Olsson, Chief HR Officer of First United Bank & Trust, Kow Okyere Eshun, Vice President of Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., and Frank Ford, Co-owner of Mountain Steer Meat Company. YCF Scholarship INFO: https://ycfwv.org/monongalia-county-adult-workforce.../ Mountain Steer Grant INFO: https://wvdn.com/26391/ Shine Consulting: https://www.wvshine.com/ YCF: https://ycfwv.org/ First United Bank & Trust: https://mybank.com/ CEC: https://www.cecinc.com/ Mountain Steer: https://mountainsteer.com/

    1h 2m

  2. 2022-05-20

    Navigating Economic Challenges

    How are you navigating inflation, gas prices and a potential market downturn? This week we are asking business leaders from all across West Virginia this very question. Join us as we speak with Jonathan Board, Chairman of the Board of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, Anna Carrier, Co-owner of the The Cupcakerie - Morgantown, WV, Booker Walton III, President of MTC LLC, Brooke Glover, CEO/Founder of Swilled Dog, Jill Scarbro-McLaury, CEO of Bright Futures Learning Services. Marion County Chamber of Commerce: https://www.marionchamber.com/ Cupcakerie: https://thecupcakerie.com/ MTC: https://easyasmtc.com/ Swilled Dog: https://www.swilleddog.com/ Bright Futures Learning Services: https://www.brightfuturesaba.com/

    1h 6m

  3. 2022-05-13

    Summer Events

    There is a lot happening this summer in West Virginia! Last week we spoke with some of the people making it happen. We spoke with AJ Hammond, President of Main Street Morgantown, Trevor Dolan, Sponsorship and Sales Manager of the West Virginia Black Bears, Shannon Davis, Marketing Coordinator of the City of Morgantown, Susan Riddle, President & CEO of Visit Mountaineer Country, Ashley Rotruck, Executive Director of the Mineral County Tourism. Main Street Morgantown: http://www.downtownmorgantown.com/ WV Black Bears: https://www.milb.com/west-virginia-black-bears City of Morgantown: http://www.morgantownwv.gov/ Visit Mountaineer Country: https://www.visitmountaineercountry.com/ Mineral County CVB: https://www.govisitmineralwv.com/

    1h 2m

  4. 2022-05-06

    Small Business Week

    This week the U.S. Small Business Administration is celebrating Small Business Week. We are speaking with Karen Friel, District Director of the SBA, John Fleming, Regional Administrator of the SBA, Jill Scarbro, CEO of Bright Futures Learning Services, Kenneth Thompson, CEO of Valtronics Solutions, Inc., Kim Mack, Owner of Cyclops Industries, Liz Riffle, Owner of Riffle Farms and Julie Zurcher, Owner of Sparkle Janitorial Supply. SBA: https://www.sba.gov/ Bright Futures: https://www.brightfuturesaba.com/ Valtronics: https://valtronics.com/ Cyclops: https://www.cyclopswv.com/

    1 hr

  5. 2022-04-29

    Manufacturing in West Virginia

    What has Motor Manufacturing to do with West Virginia? The manufacturing industry accounts for nearly 6.50% of the total workforce in the state. Join us as we speak with David Rosier, President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia, Inc., Rebecca McPhail, President of West Virginia Manufacturers Association, and Daniel Linville, West Virginia House of Delegates. Toyota Motor Manufacturing WV: https://pressroom.toyota.com/ Toyota Manufacturing Jobs: www.toyotamanufacturingjobs.com WVMA: https://www.wvma.com/ WV House of Delegates Daniel Linville: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/house/lawmaker.cfm?member=Delegate%20Linville West Virginia Department of Commerce: https://westvirginia.gov/

    56 min

  6. 2022-04-25

    The Staffing Industry

    Coming down from the COVID-19 pandemic, a question swirling in the minds of most West Virginians surrounds the state of things in the small-town workforce. Are jobs readily available? How has the pandemic affected small businesses and corporations throughout the state? Hosts Paige Malenock and Mary Cook sat down with Bill Carter, President & Owner of Mountaineer Employment Solutions; Richard Rosner, Workforce Specialist at Mountaineer Employment Solutions; and Kayla Bailey, Chief Operating Officer of Multitude Foods.

    56 min

  7. 2022-04-15

    Summer Events

    Tourism and recreation continue to be two of the largest industries in West Virginia and is responsible for nearly 46,000 jobs in the state every year. Host, Jim Matuga, sat down with Albert Hammond, President of Main Street Morgantown; Trevor Dolan, Sponsorship and Sales Manager of the West Virginia Black Bears; Shannon Davis, Marketing Coordinator of the City of Morgantown; Susan Riddle, President & CEO of Visit Mountaineer Country; and Ashley Rotruck, Executive Director of the Mineral County Tourism. Tourists flock far and wide to the mountainous region to enjoy its beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation, including camping, white water rafting, hiking, hunting, skiing, and more.

    1h 2m

  8. 2022-04-08

    Financial Uncertainty Business MasterMind

    Financial uncertainty can be one of the hardest things to navigate as a business owner. Thats's why we are speaking, this week, with Scott Werdebaugh, Owner of Integrity Financial Planning, Stephen Rogers, Commercial Insurance Producer at Blue Ridge Risk Partners, Sharon Werdebaugh, Owner of Your Talent Team, and Sarah Biller, Executive Director of Vantage Ventures. Disclaimer: Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc. Integrity Financial Planning and Securities America are separate entities. Opinions expressed may not be those of the Securities America companies.

    1h 4m
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Tune in weekly to the PWV Business Mastermind, where we gather some of the brightest entrepreneurial minds in our state to discuss a common theme and to encourage small business owners in West Virginia. Hosted by long-time media professional and President of InnerAction Media, Jim Matuga.

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